Draft:Moo Kata

Moo Kata, often written Mu Kratha, is essentially a combination of hot pot and BBQ. You can select the raw ingredients and use a tabletop grill to prepare them yourself.

Traditionally, a tabletop grill consists of an elevated dome for cooking meats and a surrounding area for cooking broth- cooked veggies, fish balls, and mushrooms.Typically, the broth is mildly flavored and the cut meat is already marinated, so all you really need to do is throw everything into the pan and let it simmer. Condiments, such as a variety of sweet, hot, and garlicky dipping sauces, finish the meal.

Characteristic
The most distinctive feature of Moo kata is that, in contrast to other BBQ restaurants where the skillets are cooked by gas or electricity, it is run like a traditional Thai restaurant, therefore the heat source is charcoal. It's because food cooked over charcoal will have a richer, more nuanced flavor that is complemented by a hint of smokiness.

To keep food from sticking when cooking Moo kata, a piece of fat is usually fried at the top of the pan.

Origin of Mu Krata
In Thai, "Moo kata" literally translates as "pork-pan / pork skillet," where "Moo" stands for pork and "kata" for skillet. It seems that Chiang Mai is where the food known as "Moo kata" originated. It have emerged in Thailand in the latter half of the 20th century, becoming well-known especially in Bangkok before finally expanding to other areas. The cooking process is setting a dome-shaped grill over a pot of soup so that guests can grill different kinds of meat, seafood, and vegetables while the soup cooks them. Moo kata is a popular practice in Thai cuisine because it offers a communal eating experience when friends and family members get together around the grill to cook, eat, and chat.

Recipe
Before you start grilling, we need to dive into marinades first. A vital element for achieving the finest mookata is a well-crafted Thai-style marinade. This concoction strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and saltiness, ensuring your meat is imbued with authentic Thai flavors.

Ingredients:

 * Golden mountain sauce


 * Oyster sauce


 * Palm sugar


 * Sesame oil


 * Sparkling water


 * Baking powder


 * Sesame seeds


 * Eggs

These ingredients create a flavorful Thai-style marinades for pork, chicken, beef, or seafood.

Side dishes
In addition to being perfect for prepping veggies and noodles, the soup around the cooking pot can also be used to poach meats for the meal. The soup picks up flavors as it cooks, providing a delectable foundation for the Moo Kata experience. In addition to the primary meats, seafood, and vegetables, Moo kata frequently comes with a variety of mouthwatering side dishes. To give the dish a cool crunch, these may include freshly sliced morning glories, lettuce, and Thai herbs. Popular beverages like Pepsi or Coca-Cola, and Beer goes well with Moo kata.

Nam chim suki, a well-liked dipping sauce, is typically served alongside the regionally authentic Thai mu kratha. It's widely recognized for having chili sauce as the primary component. Some restaurant also serve an special sauce named Nam chim seafood, the sauce is spicy and sour, goes well with grilled seafood.

The Evolution and Innovation of Mookata
Moo kata has changed and evolved over time to accommodate a variety of tastes and preferences. While pork was the primary component in Moo kata at first, other meats, seafood, and vegetarian choices were added to accommodate a wider range of palates as the dish became more well-known. Moo kata has also grown beyond its conventional foundations. Although it still has a strong Thai culinary foundation, it has also absorbed flavors and ingredients from nearby nations, like as Laos and Cambodia. The Moo kata experience has gained a new depth as a result of this blending of culinary traditions, luring daring guests to go on an intriguing culinary adventure.

Additionally, to improve customer experience and convenience, contemporary Mookata eateries have innovated. Moo kata has developed into a personalized and participatory eating experience, starting with the introduction of buffet-style dining, where patrons may choose their ingredients, and continuing with different dipping sauces and side dishes.